Registered Nurse - PACU - Per Diem Days

IntelliResume; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Manahawkin, NJ seeks a Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care in a collaborative hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a BSN or is willing to obtain one within three years, at least two years of critical care and telemetry experience, and current NJ nursing licensure with BLS/ACLS/PALS certification. Per diem schedule and electronic documentation support flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• BSN strongly preferred and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care recent experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Ventilator experience required
• Prior PACU/recovery experience preferred
• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license required
• BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS certification required
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing practices according to evidence-based research and standards of care.
• Communicate ongoing patient status and treatment plans with healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
• Document patient assessments, care plans, interventions, and evaluations electronically.
• Provide patient and family-centered education to optimize health and wellness.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary discharging of patients for safe transitions.

Skills

Critical care

Telemetry

Ventilator

PACU experience

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the PACU at Hackensack Meridian Health is responsible for delivering evidence-based nursing practices and ensuring safe, individualized patient care. This role is ideal for those who thrive in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to patient-centered care.

Highlights

• Location: Manahawkin, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Per Diem

What You’ll Do

• Deliver nursing practices according to evidence-based research and standards of care.
• Communicate ongoing patient status and treatment plans with healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
• Document patient assessments, care plans, interventions, and evaluations electronically.
• Provide patient and family-centered education to optimize health and wellness.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary discharging of patients for safe transitions.

Requirements

Education:

• BSN strongly preferred and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of critical care recent experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Ventilator experience required
• Prior PACU/recovery experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license required
• BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS certification required
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on collaboration and support among team members to enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve.